obituaries

Recent obituaries in Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois.

The obituaries in the Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity that shape our region’s history and identity.

Bessie Nadine Dulgar

Bessie Nadine Dulgar

Oct 1, 2016

Bessie N. Dulgar, age 94

Bessie N. Dulgar, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Newton, Illinois, with Rev. Clark Blade and Rev. Pam Hoffman officiating.  Burial will be in the...

Irene Ellen Bowers

Irene Ellen Bowers

Sep 28, 2016

Irene Ellen (White) Bowers, age 85

Ellen Bowers, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 9:55 AM – Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Ellen's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois, with Don Wallace officiating.  ...

Dorothy A. Yager

Dorothy A. Yager

Sep 26, 2016

Dorothy A. Yager, age 81

Dorothy A. Yager, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:10 PM – Monday, September 26, 2016, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Rick Britton officiating. ...

Lowell Edward Atwood

Lowell Edward Atwood

Sep 16, 2016

Lowell Edward Atwood, age 83 of Olney, passed away at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 6 PM– 8 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10 AM. Burial will be...

Mary Ellen Giraudy

Mary Ellen Giraudy

Sep 16, 2016

Mary Ellen Giraudy, age 60

Mary Ellen Giraudy, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 AM – Friday, September 16, 2016, at her home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 PM – Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at the Master's Hands 104 South Van Buren Street Newton, Illinois.  To assist...

Norma Jean Huddlestun

Norma Jean Huddlestun

Sep 15, 2016

Norma Jean Huddlestun, age 91

Norma Jean Huddlestun of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 11:44 PM - Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Brookstone Estates in Olney, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM – Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the Dundas Cemetery in Dundas, Illinois.  There will be no visitation...

Mary E. Hartrich

Mary E. Hartrich

Sep 13, 2016

Mary E. (Mattingly) Hartrich, age 94

Mary E. Hartrich of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at The Magnolia Center in Robinson, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, September 17, 2016, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, Illinois,...

Flossie G. Goebel

Flossie G. Goebel

Sep 12, 2016

Flossie Geneva (Foltz) Goebel, age 103

Flossie Geneva (Foltz) Goebel, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 PM – Monday, September 12, 2016, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Flossie's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in...

Bernell Gillespie

Bernell Gillespie

Sep 6, 2016

Bernell Gillespie, age 87

Bernell Gillespie, of West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Shelbyville, Illinois, and Newton, Illinois passed away at 2:22 AM - Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at West Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Plains, Missouri.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, September 9, 2016 at Westlawn Memorial...

Virginia Lee (Gaddy) Mathis

Virginia Lee (Gaddy) Mathis

Sep 5, 2016

Virginia Lee (Gaddy) Mathis, age 90, went to be with the Lord at 10:55pm on Monday September 5, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday September 9th, 2016 at the Cornerstone Community Church in Noble, IL. Visitation will be from 10 to 11am. Burial will be at Noble Prairie Cemetery. Pastor Doyle Williams will...

Glenna Mae Parkerson

Glenna Mae Parkerson

Sep 2, 2016

Glenna Mae Parkerson, age 78

Of Newton, Illinois, and former resident of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 AM – Friday, September 2, 2016, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Glenna's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, September 5, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Jeremy...

Lloyd G Sherman

Lloyd G Sherman

Sep 1, 2016

Lloyd G. Sherman age 83 of Olney, passed away at 2:15 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be set for a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery in Odessa, Texas.

Lloyd was born on March 9, 1933...

Ruth Marie (Wilson) Martin

Ruth Marie (Wilson) Martin

Aug 30, 2016

Ruth Marie Martin, age 93 of Olney, passed away at 1:20 AM on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be Friday, September 2 from 10 AM – Noon in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Doyle...

Irma Jean Michl

Irma Jean Michl

Aug 25, 2016

Irma Jean Michl, age 90

Irma Jean Michl of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side at 2:05 AM - Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Pastor...

Paul Courson, Jr.

Paul Courson, Jr.

Aug 23, 2016

Paul Courson, Jr. age 87 Paul Courson, Jr. of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM - Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM – Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, Illinois, with Nate Hagen...

William Woody Hinkel

William Woody Hinkel

Aug 23, 2016

William Woodrow Hinkel, 100, of Olney, Illinois, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016.

Woody was born on August 15th, 1916.  He was a lifelong Farmer, 4H Leader, Sunday School Teacher and the family patriarch.

Woody is preceded in death by Martha Hinkel, his wife of 66 years.

Woody...

Larry Junior Martin

Larry Junior Martin

Aug 22, 2016

Larry Junior Martin, age 72 of Olney, passed away at 5:27 AM on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 PM Saturday, August 27 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-6 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded.

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Rheta Tarr

Rheta Tarr

Aug 21, 2016

Rheta A. Tarr, age 80

Rheta A. Tarr, of Olney, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 11:29 PM at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, August 29, 2016 at the

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Maxine Blair

Maxine Blair

Aug 20, 2016

Maxine Blair, age 97

Maxine Blair, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:55 AM - Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Mark Haskett officiating.  Burial...

Edith Alberta (Cox) Croft

Edith Alberta (Cox) Croft

Aug 17, 2016

Edith Alberta (Cox) Croft, age 87

Edith Alberta (Cox) Croft, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 PM - Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care in Greenup, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Christ the King Catholic Church...

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